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Cost Certification Accountant - Remote
Location
United States
Posted
96 days ago
Salary
$75K - $80K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Cost Certification Accountant - Remote
Dominium
Dominium is helping tackle the affordable housing crisis – and we’re looking for motivated candidates to join our team and help further our mission. With offices in Minneapolis, Atlanta, Dallas and Phoenix, Dominium is one of the nation’s most respected and innovative affordable housing development and management companies. We create quality, affordable homes and engage with our residents daily to create a strong sense of community and connectivity. Join us in making a difference in people’s lives every day at a company where you can challenge yourself to develop both personally and professionally. POSITION SUMMARY: The Cost Certification Accountant prepares, reviews, and reconciles LIHTC cost certification workpapers for new construction and rehabilitation projects. This role supports the full cost certification and audit process by validating project costs, performing reconciliations and variance analysis, and ensuring accurate hard and soft cost categorization. The position works cross functionally with Accounting, Development, Construction, and external auditors to ensure proper measurement of eligible basis, ineligible costs, and final credit sizing. Additional duties may be assigned. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Prepares detailed cost certification workpapers and supporting schedules. - Reconciles development budgets, construction draws, and final job-cost ledgers. - Performs accounting reconciliations for hard/soft cost categorization and basis eligibility. - Validates contractor pay applications, change orders, and invoices for proper allocation and treatment. - Supports auditors through information requests, testing documentation, and revision cycles. - Drafts responses to auditor questions and tracks supporting documentation. - Maintains templates, standard schedules, and reconciliation procedures. - Coordinates with cross-functional stakeholders on cost inputs, timing, and document completeness. - Analyzes variances between forecasted and final eligible basis and credit delivery. - Reviews legal, financing, and regulatory agreements to confirm alignment with financial schedules. - Supports continuous improvement of internal controls, documentation standards, and audit readiness. - Other projects assigned by supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (preferred) or Finance. - 1–3 years of experience in accounting, audit, or project accounting. - Proficiency in Excel, including the ability to build structured accounting schedules. - Strong reconciliation and documentation skills. - High attention to detail with strong organizational skills. - Comfortable interacting with auditors and external reviewers. - Experience with construction accounting, real estate development accounting, or jobcost environments. - Familiarity with LIHTC program mechanics or cost certification processes. - Exposure to GAAP construction cost treatment and capitalization rules. PAY: $75,000 - $80,000/year + 5% bonus potential. About Us: Dominium is a purpose-driven leader in affordable housing. We operate in approximately 20 states, supported by a team of over 1,300 dedicated employees. For more than 50 years, we have delivered excellence in the development and management of affordable housing communities across the United States. Dominium’s values – EDGE: Entrepreneurial Innovation, Developing People, Growth Mindset and Execution – guide us in fulfilling our Purpose: to provide quality, affordable housing that builds Enduring Value for our residents, employees, communities and financial partners. We believe housing provides dignity, and our work has a positive, lasting impact on the lives of individuals and families – often for generations. Our properties last for decades, leaving a lasting impact in the communities where they are located. We offer a competitive salary, an incentive bonus program, training and development programs, career growth and community volunteer and outreach programs. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including Basic Life and AD&D; Employee, Spouse and Child Supplemental Life and AD&D; and Short and Long-Term Disability insurance. We also offer Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, with optional Health Savings Accounts, as well as Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts. We offer Voluntary Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Whole Life) and an Employee Assistance Program. Additionally, you have access to a 401(K) plan, Health and Financial Wellness Programs, Paid Time Off including Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Education Reimbursement, Employee Recognition and the Dominium Employee Emergency Fund. Dominium is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees. Dominium prohibits employment discrimination on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), pregnancy, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, membership or activity in local commission, veteran status, military status, age, genetic information, union membership, use of lawful consumable products, or any other category protected by applicable state or federal law. #LI-LR1
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or related field
- 6+ years of related business experience in the fields of risk or insurance; property insurance experience required. Multi-family and affordable housing experience preferred.
- Highly skilled with both written and oral communication
- Computer Skills – Office; intermediate excel skills
- Strong mathematical and analytical reasoning skills
- Must be highly collaborative; ability to partner and influence across the organization to achieve company objectives while maintaining strong relationships
- Ability to work independently to complete goals
- Lead the overall risk management function and process, including analyzing the financial impact of risks across the organization.
- Manage the company’s comprehensive insurance program covering real estate assets through development, construction, and property management activities.
- Gather, analyze, and validate exposure and underwriting data; complete insurance applications; and negotiate renewal terms with brokers and insurers.
- Oversee insurance transactions including premium payments, consultant fees, property-level allocations, and ensure compliance with lender insurance requirements.
- Manage the captive insurance program and recommend risk financing structures aligned with the organization’s risk appetite, including self-insurance elements.
- Review contracts for insurance and bonding requirements in coordination with legal and development teams; lead communication with brokers and sureties for timely issuance of performance and payment bonds.
- Oversee the master Builders Risk program, including reporting requirements and premium allocation across projects.
- Manage the full claims process, including general liability and litigated claims; own third-party administrator relationships and oversee claims-related accounting.
- Deliver internal and external risk reporting to site teams, executives, investors, and lenders; maintain proactive communication with brokers, carriers, and stakeholders.
- Lead other projects supporting the overall risk function and contribute to continuous improvement of risk practices across the organization.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Incentive bonus program
- Training and development programs
- Career growth and community volunteer and outreach programs
- Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including:
- Basic Life and AD&D
- Employee, Spouse and Child Supplemental Life and AD&D
- Short and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
- Optional Health Savings Accounts
- Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Voluntary Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Whole Life)
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(K) plan
- Health and Financial Wellness Programs
- Paid Time Off including Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Education Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition
- Dominium Employee Emergency Fund
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